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Comparison Of 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake And Tsunami

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2004 Indian ocean earthquake and tsunami
On December 26, 2004 the strongest earthquake in 40 years hit the indian ocean. The earthquake was so strong it caused a tsunami without warning.This day is known as boxing day.

The epicenter of the 9.3 magnitude earthquake was in the indian ocean near the coast of Sumatra."Tsunami of 2004 Fast Facts.(" CNN. Cable News Network, n.d. Web)The rupture was more than 600 miles long causing the sea floor to displace about 10 yards. Hours after the earthquake a tsunami was created destroying 14 different countries from southeast Asia to South Africa.

The tsunami caused waves from 65 to 100 feet high in certain places. Since it came without warning many people were swept off their feet. Witnesses say it sounded
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